DECATUR, Ga. - The University of the South women's basketball team suffered an 82-77 overtime decision to Belhaven University in the opener of the Agnes Scott Tip-Off Classic, Friday night from Woodruff Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Belhaven (1-0) 82, Sewanee (1-2) 77 | OT
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee held an 18-12 early lead after one quarter of play. However, the Blazers came out strong in the second quarter with an 11-of-15 mark from the floor in the period to even the contest at 40 points each at the break.
-The two teams battled in the second half. In the final period of regulation, no team had more than a one-possession lead. Belhaven secured a free throw to make it a 70-68 lead with 27 seconds to go. After a Sewanee timeout, the Tigers were able to draw a foul to send
Kinsley Logan to the charity stripe. The senior drained both free throws to force the game into overtime, tied at 70.
-Each team traded shots in the early part of the overtime period, but the Tigers struggled from the field in the extra session, going 2-of-11.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Kinsley Logan and
Ellie Treanton each tallied 21 points. Logan drained 16-of-16 from the charity stripe and added four assists, while Treanton posted six rebounds and two steals.
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Abby Young added 12 points and six boards, while Kayla Antoice added 11 points and five offensive boards.
BELHAVEN KEY STATISTICS
-Shomaria Overton led the Blazers with 19 points, while Xhiir Burgess added 11 points and rebounds each.
UP NEXT
The weekend tournament concludes on Saturday with a matchup against Hollins (Va.).
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